Tacoma Aikikai

Tacoma Aikikai offers Kids Aikido, Advanced Juniors (Green Belt+) / All Levels Teens, Advanced Teens, Teen Aikido, Adult Aikido, and Community Classes & Events. Kids Aikido meets Monday 4:20-5:10 PM, Tuesday 4:30-5:20 PM, Wednesday 4:20-5:10 PM, Thursday 4:30-5:20 PM, and Saturday 8:40-9:30 AM. Teen Aikido meets Monday and Wednesday 5:15-6:05 PM and Friday 4:30-5:30 PM, and Advanced Teens meets Friday 4:30-5:30 PM.

Programs

• Kids Aikido — All Ages 7 and up · Monday 4:20-5:10 PM; Tuesday 4:30-5:20 PM; Wednesday 4:20-5:10 PM; Thursday 4:30-5:20 PM; Saturday 8:40-9:30 AM
• Advanced Juniors (Green Belt+)/All Levels Teens — Age 10 and up · Monday 5:15-6:05 PM; Wednesday 5:15-6:05 PM
• Advanced Teens — Age 12 and up · Friday 4:30-5:30 PM · Teens may attend adult classes with instructor permission.
• Teen Aikido — Age 12 and Up · Monday 5:15-6:05 PM; Wednesday 5:15-6:05 PM; Friday 4:30-5:30 PM · Teens are welcome in all ages kids aikido classes Mon-Thurs. Teens can attend adults and kids classes with instructor permission.
• Adult Aikido — Monday 6:15-7:10 PM; Monday 7:20-8:10 PM; Monday 8:15-8:35 PM; Tuesday 8:15-8:45 AM; Tuesday 9-10 AM; Tuesday 5:20-6 PM; Tuesday 6-7 PM; Tuesday 7:10-8:00 PM; Wednesday 11:30 AM-12:30 PM; Wednesday 6:15-7:15 PM; Wednesday 7:25-8:20 PM; Thursday 8:15-8:45 AM; Thursday 9-10 AM; Thursday 5:20-6 PM; Thursday 6:00-7:00 PM; Thursday 7:10-7:55 PM; Thursday 7:55-8:40 PM; Friday 11:30 AM-12:30 PM; Friday 5:30 PM Open Mat (by appt); Saturday 9:40-10:30 AM; Saturday 10:45-11:45 AM; Saturday 11:50-12:40 PM; Saturday 12:40-1:00 PM; Saturday 1:00-1:45 PM · New schedule starting September 14, 2026.
• Community Classes & Events — Community classes and events are for everyone, members and non-members alike.

At a glance

• Ages: 7–18 years old

About the provider

Tacoma Aikikai says it is dedicated to sharing the martial art of Aikido in Tacoma and the surrounding South Puget Sound to develop harmony in ourselves and our world. It is a member dojo of Birankai North America, and its ranking is recognized by the Aikikai World Headquarters at Hombu Dojo. The dojo offers events and workshops for the community, including Aikido-based workshops in self-defense, embodied conflict resolution, and safe falling. Community classes and events are for everyone, members and non-members alike.

Last updated October 10, 2026.